Hardman Street is in Blackburn and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB2 2NW is located in the Blackburn Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardman Street, Blackburn, BB2 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB2 2NP, BB2 2NX, BB2 2NL, BB2 2NS, BB2 2NH, BB2 2NR, BB2 2NN, BB2 2WS, BB2 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB2 2NW is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 43.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 56.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB2 2NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 46.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 37% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 43.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BB2 2NW this area, 42.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 42.3% | 9.1% | 18.2% | 24.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 10.7% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 13% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 7.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 66.2% | 60.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 57.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 57.4% | -25.5% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 27.5% | 22.5% | 6.1% | 21.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 57.2% | -24.9% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.9% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 12.3% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.5% | 6.5% | 22.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardman Street was 547.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the Blackburn Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardman Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Blackburn Central and the 14th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 206.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hardman Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2024-05-29 | £70,797 |
| 21 Hardman Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2022-09-22 | £57,107 |
| 16 Hardman Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-06-07 | £78,368 |
| 12 Hardman Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2019-03-20 | £80,145 |
| 1 Hardman Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2018-11-29 | £82,182 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Nursery School Addison Close , BB2 1QU | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park Primary School Cavendish Place , BB2 2PN | 2out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School Hancock Street , BB2 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn Hawkins Street , BB2 2RY | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy Norfolk Street , Mill Hill BB2 4EW | 2out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Oakenhurst Road , BB2 1SN | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Duckworth Street , BB2 2JR | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Sumner Street , BB2 2LD | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Witton Park Academy Buncer Lane , BB2 6TD | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Preston New Road , BB2 7AD | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Blackburn Central High School Haslingden Road , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School West Park Road , BB2 6DF | 2out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar Ul Madinah Granville Road , Blackburn BB2 6HD | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noorul Uloom Park Lee Rd , Blackburn BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Markazul Uloom Park Lee Road , BB2 3NY | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crosshill Special School Haslingden Rd , BB2 3HJ | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Islah Girls' High School 108 Audley Range , BB1 1TF | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mocca Bistro Caffe Bar | 36 Bank Top | 378 yd | |
| Original Sandwich Bar | 82 Whalley Banks | 440 yd | |
| Rajas | 28-30 Whalley Banks | 593 yd | |
| Grand Venue Banqueting Restaurant | Harrison Street | 645 yd | |
| Spice Garden | 145 Redlam | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Inn | 1 Havelock Street | 369 yd | |
| Bulls Head | Bulls Head, 97-99 Redlam | 514 yd | |
| St Peters Parish Social Centre | St Peters Sports And Social Club, Queen Victoria Street | 572 yd | |
| Mill Hill Hotel | Mill Hill Hotel, Mill Hill Bridge Street | 626 yd | |
| Lion Hotel | 29 Wensley Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Delicious | 1b Wellington Road | 149 yd | |
| The Wellington | 1 Wellington Road | 157 yd | |
| The Blue Nile | 79 Bank Top | 252 yd | |
| Jaffa Shawarma | 2 Bank Top | 428 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 84 Whalley Banks | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 79a Bank Top | 252 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Whalley Banks, King Street | 919 yd | |
| Kurdish Supermarket | 52-54 King Street | 938 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Unit 4 Nova Scotia Retail Park, Bolton Road | 977 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 25 King Street | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Park STANCLIFFE STREET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| St Wilfrids C Of E Academy DUCKWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Griffin Park Community Primary School Cavendish Place | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Mill Hill St Peters Football Club Queen Victoria Street | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Phoenix Engineering CARLINGHURST ROAD | 707 yd | |
| St Barnabas And St Paul'S Ce Primary School OAKENHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Probodies Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Witton Park Academy BUNCER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Witton Park High School (Closed) Buncer Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Blackburn College (Closed) Feilden Street | health and fitness suite | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.